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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1969
Page
3
Arcadia and Mesa produced a 33-22 game with Arcadia rallying from a 14-7 halftime deficit. Bill Albright accounted for 228 yards of total offense including three rushing touchdowns. Arcadia improved to 2-1 in league play while Mesa dropped to 2-2, effectively ending their title hopes.
Coronado Dons led 14-0 at halftime behind Hal Mayer's eight yard run and Roy Massey’s 52 yard TD sprint but Kofa Kings rallied in the second half. A Wisener to Talberg TD and a Wisener to Elkins two point pass tied it 14-14, and Dick Steele added the game winning conversion as the Kings won 15-14.
Arcadia's junior varsity football team improved to 5-0 after a 32-28 come-from-behind victory over Mesa. The Jackrabbits trailed 28-12 at halftime as Powell Gillenwater scored twice and Dick Garland connected with Gillenwater for the late lead with 30 seconds remaining. Garland earlier teamed with Bob Kite for 50 and 70 yard touchdowns before Gillenwater added a 60 yard dash and a late six-yard score. Greg Wiedell and Dennis Hayes stood out on defense for Arcadia while Coach Butch Harkins credited the passing attack for the win.
Skyler Jones set a course record with 11 55 as Kofa defeated Coronado 20 39 on a windy hilly course. Wood of Kofa finished 12 05 in second with Holcom 12 47 and Frasér 13 03 taking further spots.
Arcadia runners led by Gary Pierce with a 10 28 two mile and Matt Hyde at 10 25 finished 1 2 as Mesa swept the first four spots. Jeff Ebbert led Arcadia with 10 40 in fifth while Mike Phillips and Rich Gitzinger followed in later places. Mesa JV shut out Arcadia 1550 and the Titans prepare to face Tempe next week at Tempe.
Saguaro Sabercats beat Casa Grande Cougars 30 to 8 to move within one win of the league title. Wayne Mattingly led rushing with 97 yards on 17 carries and recovered two fumbles as Saguaro built a 14-0 halftime lead and claimed the win despite a weaker aerial game. The Cats total 334 yards of offense to 77 passing yards for Casa Grande. Next week they travel to Yuma to face Westwood.
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